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Deconstructing Canada's housing markets : finance, affordability urban sprawl
Cheung, Calista - 2014
government backing of the mortgage market. Nonetheless, the dominance of the crown corporation CMHC in the mortgage insurance … market concentrates a significant amount of risk in public finances. Improving competitive conditions in the mortgage …
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Maintaining an efficient and equitable housing market in Belgium
Zwart, Sanne - 2015
Housing conditions in Belgium are among the best in OECD countries according to the Better Life Index, as dwellings are of high quality and large, and housing costs are average. However, the steep increase in house prices since 2003 has put market access for first-time buyers under pressure....
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Housing, financial and capital taxation policies to ensure robust growth in Sweden
McGowan, Muge Adalet - 2013
Extensive structural reforms since the early 1990s have strengthened the resilience of the Swedish economy to shocks. However, more needs to be done to better manage near-term risks and ensure that growth remains sustainable in the longer run. Reforming the housing market would reduce the risks...
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Changes in the regulation and control of mortgage markets and access to owner-occupation among younger households
Whitehead, Christine M. E.; Williams, Peter - 2017
of changes in mortgage market regulation and control. It sets out the factors determining the demand for and supply of … subset of countries with mature mortgage markets that are known to face relevant issues and for which data are more readily …
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The drivers of Norway's house prices
Sila, Urban - 2020
In this paper, we explore the drivers of house prices in Norway, using a cross-country panel framework. Empirical results confirm that house prices are determined by numerous demand and supply factors, including income, demographics, macroeconomic conditions, stock of housing and institutional...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012203289
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Liquidity shortfalls during the COVID-19 outbreak : assessment and policy responses
Demmou, Lilas; Franco, Guido; Calligaris, Sara; … - 2020
crisis. In particular, it evaluates the extent to which firms may run into a liquidity crisis following the COVID-19 outbreak … face liquidity shortfalls after 10 months since the implementation of confinement measures. Comparing the impact of … relieve wage bills is the most effective tool to reduce liquidity shortages, followed by debt moratorium policies. Finally …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012421252
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The future of housing : policy scenarios
Cournède, Boris; Ziemann, Volker; De Pace, Frederica - 2020
difference. Removing mortgage interest relief eases price pressures and can contribute to more affordable housing. Likewise …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012304426
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Enhancing the financing of the real economy and financial stability in the United Kingdom
Havrylchyk, Olena; Kierzenkowski, Rafał - 2015
The banking sector in the United Kingdom (UK) was deeply affected by the crisis. Bank credit has collapsed reflecting both weak demand and tighter supply. New prudential requirements have improved the resilience of the banking sector and a number of measures were taken to support credit supply....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011399564
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Making the banking sector more resilient and reducing household debt in the Netherlands
Kierzenkowski, Rafał; Havrylchyk, Olena; Beynet, Pierre - 2014
% for home-owning households and 40% for mortgage holders. Even though defaults have so far been limited, mortgage …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010464961